Google AI Overview is turned off in your search settings, not in a separate menu

Google AI Overview is the AI-generated summary that appears at the top of some Google Search results. If you do not want to see it, you can disable it through your search settings on any device — phone, tablet, or computer. The setting is called "Show AI Overviews" and turning it off removes the feature from your search results going forward.

The process takes less than a minute and does not require you to sign out of your Google account or change any other settings. You can turn it back on the same way if you change your mind later.

Key Takeaways

  • AI Overview is disabled through Google Search settings under "Show AI Overviews," not through a separate menu or browser extension.
  • The setting works the same way on desktop, mobile browsers, and the Google app — you access it from the search results page itself.
  • Disabling AI Overview does not affect other Google Search features like filters, autocomplete, or your search history.
  • If you only want to skip AI Overview for one search, you can click the three-dot menu on the summary itself and select "Hide this result."

How to disable AI Overview on desktop

On a computer, start a Google search and look at the bottom left of the page. Click the Settings link, then select Search settings from the menu that appears. Scroll down until you find the section labeled AI Overviews. You will see a toggle or checkbox next to "Show AI Overviews" — uncheck it or turn the toggle off, then scroll to the bottom and click Save.

If you do not see the AI Overviews section in settings, the feature may not be available in your region yet. Google is rolling it out gradually, so it may appear in your settings within the next few weeks.

How to disable AI Overview on mobile and the Google app

On an iPhone, Android phone, or tablet, open the Google app or go to google.com in your browser. Perform a search, then tap your profile picture in the top right corner. Select Settings, then tap Search settings. Scroll down to find AI Overviews and turn off the toggle next to "Show AI Overviews." Tap Save at the bottom.

The steps are the same whether you use the Google app or a mobile browser. If you are signed into your Google account, the setting will apply across all your devices once it syncs.

Hiding a single AI Overview without disabling the feature

If you want to keep AI Overview turned on but do not want to see it for a particular search, you can hide that one result. When the AI Overview appears at the top of your search results, click or tap the three-dot menu icon in the corner of the summary box. Select Hide this result from the menu.

This removes that specific AI Overview from your results but does not turn off the feature. Other searches will still show AI Overviews if the setting is enabled. This option is useful if you want the feature most of the time but occasionally prefer to see traditional search results instead.

What happens when you disable AI Overview

When you turn off "Show AI Overviews," Google Search returns to showing only the traditional blue-link results and knowledge panels. You will not see the AI-generated summary at the top of the page anymore. All other search features — filters, autocomplete suggestions, related searches, and your search history — continue to work normally.

Disabling the setting does not affect your Google account, your search history, or any other Google services. It only changes what appears on the search results page itself.

If the setting does not appear in your account

Google AI Overview is not available everywhere yet. The feature is rolling out in stages, and availability depends on your location, language, and account type. If you do not see the "Show AI Overviews" option in your search settings, the feature has not reached your region or account yet.

You can check back in your settings periodically to see when it becomes available. When it does, the toggle will appear in the same place described above. In the meantime, you will not see AI Overviews in your search results, so no action is needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does disabling AI Overview speed up my search results?

No. Turning off the setting removes the summary from what you see, but it does not change how fast Google loads the page. The speed of your search results depends on your internet connection and Google's servers, not on whether AI Overview is enabled.

Will disabling AI Overview affect my search history or recommendations?

No. The setting only controls whether the AI summary appears on your results page. Your search history, personalized recommendations, and all other Google features work the same way whether AI Overview is on or off.

Can I disable AI Overview for only certain types of searches?

No. The setting is all or nothing — you either have it on for all searches or off for all searches. If you want to hide it for just one search, use the three-dot menu on that specific AI Overview summary instead of changing your settings.

What if I disable it and then want to turn it back on?

Go back to Search settings, find the AI Overviews section, and turn the toggle back on. The process is identical to disabling it. Your change will sync across your devices if you are signed into your Google account.